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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Travel Job in Charlottesville, Virginia

Join a dynamic pediatric and neonatal respiratory care team in Charlottesville, Virginia. Known for its welcoming community, scenic Blue Ridge Mountain views, and vibrant local culture, Charlottesville offers an appealing setting for travel healthcare professionals. This 13-week travel Registered Respiratory Therapist job offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity children’s hospital environment supporting NICU, PICU, high-risk deliveries, and acute care pediatrics.

As an experienced Travel Respiratory Therapist, you’ll provide advanced respiratory care in a collaborative multidisciplinary setting where strong critical thinking, communication, and adaptability are highly valued. This role is ideal for a clinician who thrives in a fast-paced pediatric hospital and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Setting: Children’s Hospital / Pediatric & Neonatal Acute Care
• Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week, with the option to discuss 48-hour coverage
• Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,810 - $1,940
• Employment Type: Travel Healthcare Job

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of respiratory therapy experience required
• Experience in a Level IV NICU required
• Cardiac PICU experience preferred
• Current BLS certification required
• Current NRP certification required
• Current RRT credential required
• Virginia state license required; pending license accepted if in hand by the Wednesday before start date
• PALS preferred
• ACCS preferred
• Must be comfortable working with neonates, infants, pediatrics, and adolescents
• Must be competent with Bunnell Jet Ventilator and HFOV 3100A
• Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills required

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care across NICU, PICU, high-risk deliveries, and pediatric acute care settings
• Support patients in all areas of the Children’s Hospital as needed
• Perform respiratory treatments, airway management, and ventilator support
• Assist with intubations, extubations, and emergency respiratory interventions
• Manage and monitor advanced respiratory equipment and modalities
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other clinical team members
• Deliver safe, compassionate, and high-quality care to pediatric and neonatal patients
• Float within scope of practice as required by the unit

Apply now for this Registered Respiratory Therapist travel opportunity in Charlottesville, Virginia, and join a skilled pediatric respiratory care team today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.